Agriculture & Biosecurity

An old saying goes, a little knowledge is a good thing. When it comes to stopping biosecurity threats to Australia it’s a great thing.

In a talent win, the UK’s former Deputy Chief Vet is now our Chief Vet, helping to keep Victoria safe on the animal health and biosecurity frontline.

Senior scientist Dr Peter Moate recently retired, but in his 42 year career he contributed to world-leading research in agriculture & medicine.

Australia’s largest olive oil producer, headquartered in Corio, is making inroads into Japan, Korea, and the US.

How do you help make farming profitable as climate change impacts? That’s the challenge tackled by Victoria’s Agriculture & Climate Change Council.

Agriculture Victoria scientists are helping dairy farmers to breed ‘environmentally friendly’ cows.

Helping struggling Victorian farmers recruit and retain thousands of workers during harvest is keeping Del Delpitiya busy during the pandemic.

How online learning is helping Victoria’s young farmers secure their future in agriculture.

Young green thumbs will grow their gardening knowledge as part of a new program, Connecting Junior Gardeners.

Pasture walks connect fire-affected farmers and communities and offer support and information to help them recover.

Scientists at Agriculture Victoria are investigating the links between climate change, pests and food production.

Helping Victorian farmers face challenges such as droughts, floods and bushfires are all in a day’s work for this experienced man of the land.

Jason Brand uses his passion for pulses to inform award-winning research that benefits growers and agronomists.

In a world first, scientists in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley take inspiration from sundials to reap rewards for fruit growers and consumers.

Scientists aiming for the world’s first carbon neutral dairy farm in West Gippsland find new ways to use excess energy the farm generates.

Researchers at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm discovered how much light is needed by blush pears to produce their red colour.

Koala Cherries did a massive pivot to get cherries to dining tables this summer.

Nominated by the Victorian Government for a business migration visa, Chau Tran has launched an export company, working with South Gippsland Dairy.